Health and Wellness Programs

Companies have been implementing health and wellness programs with great success. More than 90% of companies with 200 or more employees have wellness programs in place, according to the Department of Labor. According to a recent Harvard study, medical costs fall about $3.27 and absentee costs fall by about $2.73 for every dollar spent in these areas. Studies also confirm the following benefits to both employers and employees:

Employers:

Increased productivity

Reduced absenteeism

Reduced premiums

Improved ability to attract and retain top talent

Employees:

Reduced absenteeism

Reduced healthcare costs

Improved overall health

Increased productivity

Since more than half of Americans get health insurance through their employer and those same Americans spend most of their waking hours at work, the workplace is a perfect venue to introduce wellness programs.